Dentistry & oral health
Mouth & dental clinical trials
Conditions of the teeth, gums, mouth, and jaw. We’re tracking 2,058 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable1,634
- Phase 2148
- Phase 183
- Phase 382
- Phase 459
- Phase 1/Phase 236
- Phase 2/Phase 316
Top conditions
- Periodontitis108
- Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma80
- Periodontal Diseases57
- Dental Caries49
- Gingivitis35
- Oral Cancer35
- Head and Neck Cancer34
- Dental Implant30
- Sjogren's Syndrome29
- Gingival Recession27
- Periodontal Disease27
- Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma (NPC)24
- Alveolar Bone Loss23
- Peri-Implantitis23
- Tooth Loss22
- Oropharynx Cancer21
- Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD)21
- Trigeminal Neuralgia21
Leading sponsors
- Cairo University91
- Sun Yat-sen University53
- Ain Shams University30
- Mansoura University30
- Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences Rohtak24
- Al-Azhar University23
- Tanta University23
- University of Baghdad19
- Universidad Complutense de Madrid18
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris14
Where studies are running
- California40
- Texas27
- Massachusetts22
- Ohio22
- Pennsylvania22
- New York20
- Maryland19
- Florida18
- Alabama16
- Michigan15
Recruiting studies2,058 total
- NCT05384132Recruiting
Dental gel trial with deep cleaning for gum disease
This study tests whether a new dental gel used along with deep gum cleaning (scaling and root planing) can improve periodontitis. If you qualify, you would receive standard gum treatment plus the study gel, then be followed over time.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–85 - NCT05388773RecruitingPhase 2
Surgery then lower-dose radiation for p16+ throat cancer
This Phase 2 study tests whether removing the tumor through the mouth, followed by a reduced course of radiation, can control HPV-related (p16+) oropharynx throat cancer. It may help reduce treatment intensity after surgery, while still aiming to keep the cancer from coming back.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05408845RecruitingPhase 2
Study drug vs standard care for HER2 salivary gland cancer
This Phase 2 trial tests how well ado-trastuzumab emtansine (and compares to two standard treatment options) works for salivary gland cancers that are HER2-positive or HER2-low. It aims to see whether the study drug can control cancer better and with acceptable side effects.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT05415111Recruiting
Gum graft treatment to improve inflammation around dental implants
This trial tests whether adding a soft-tissue gum graft procedure can improve healing and reduce inflammation in moderate to severe peri-implantitis (inflammation and tissue damage around a dental implant). It may help patients by targeting both the gum tissue and the area around the implant that is bleeding or has deep pockets.
FrankfurtAges 18 years+ - NCT05424302Recruiting
Home virtual reality therapy for vestibular problems by location
This study looks at how well a home-based virtual reality (VR) vestibular therapy works for people with ongoing (chronic) balance problems, and whether results differ based on where the problem is in the inner ear. It may help your care team understand who benefits most from VR therapy.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05427006Recruiting
Dental implant follow-up registry for zirconia tooth implants
This registry study follows adults after getting specific zirconia dental implants to track how they do over time. It helps the company and doctors understand safety and real-world performance of these implant products.
BerlinAges 18 years+ - NCT05429099Recruiting
Planning study for jaw reconstruction surgery
This study helps teams plan surgery for people who need part of the lower jaw removed and rebuilt using special tissue flaps. It mainly looks at whether having specific pre-surgery CT images is possible and useful for reconstruction planning.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05431764RecruitingPhase 2
PD-1 treatment plus radiation for limited metastatic nasopharyngeal cancer
This Phase 2 trial tests adding a PD-1 “immunotherapy” medicine (a type of cancer-fighting antibody) along with stereotactic body radiotherapy (very focused radiation) to treat nasopharyngeal cancer that has spread to only a few places. It may help shrink remaining visible spots after initial local radiation and see whether this “consolidation” approach improves control of the cancer.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–70 - NCT05439330Recruiting
Dental MRI to help diagnose jaw, gum, and tooth problems
This study tests whether a special dental MRI can give useful pictures to diagnose jaw joint problems, tooth-related tissue changes, and gum/inflammation issues, and to help plan some dental implant treatments. If you need imaging for these reasons, the trial may help doctors choose the best next treatment by using clearer, dedicated scans.
AarhusAges 18 years+ - NCT05441813RecruitingPhase 2
Coconut oil mouth rinse to prevent mouth sores during transplant
This study tests whether a coconut oil mouth rinse can help prevent mouth sores in children and young adults who are about to receive intense chemotherapy for a stem cell transplant. If mouth sores can be prevented, it may make treatment more comfortable and reduce complications.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 7–26 - NCT05447169Recruiting
Testing blood and DNA checks for nasopharyngeal cancer risk
This study tests an Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) blood antibody and an EBV DNA test to help screen people at higher risk for nasopharyngeal cancer. It may find signs earlier in certain families where cancer runs.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 30–62 - NCT05449548Recruiting
Lenalidomide for severe mouth ulcers from Behçet’s
This trial studies lenalidomide to treat frequent, ongoing mouth ulcers caused by mucosal Behçet’s syndrome. It’s meant for people whose mouth sores keep coming back despite standard treatments like steroid medicines and other immune-suppressing drugs.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT05451251RecruitingPhase 1
Deep brain stimulation for severe trigeminal nerve pain
This trial tests whether deep brain stimulation can reduce intense facial pain from trigeminal neuralgia when medicines and prior procedures have not helped. You may be eligible if you’re an adult with a specific MRI finding near the trigeminal nerve pathway.
Sherbrooke, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT05451303Recruiting
Testing for oral and throat cancer risk with a mouth test
This trial studies how well an at-home or clinic mouth test (OralViome Cancer Testing System) can detect signs of risk for oral or throat cancer. You may benefit by getting cancer-risk testing if you are considered high risk, though results will guide whether further evaluation is needed.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05463757Recruiting
Oral drugs for advanced or multiple basal cell skin cancer
This study registers people in the Netherlands who have certain types of basal cell skin cancer and take an oral hedgehog-blocking medicine. It may help doctors understand how well these tablets work and how patients do in real life.
Nijmegen, GelderlandAges Any age - NCT05470023Recruiting
Imaging study of gum health and mouth biofilm
This study uses imaging to look at how healthy your gums are and how much “plaque/biofilm” is in your mouth. It may help researchers better understand gum health and how oral hygiene affects it.
Irvine, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05483374Recruiting
Head and neck cancer registry for adult patients
This study builds a European database (registry) of adults with certain head and neck cancers to better understand how these cancers are diagnosed and treated over time. It may help future care by collecting real-world information, rather than testing a new medicine.
Brno, BrnoAges 18 years+ - NCT05822271Recruiting
Surgery first plus aligners to improve jaw alignment
This trial studies how well a treatment plan works when you start with jaw surgery and then use clear aligners for orthodontic (teeth/jaw) finishing. It may help people whose jaw growth/position problems are mainly due to the lower jaw being too far forward or the upper jaw being too far back.
Rio de JaneiroAges 17–35 - NCT05491512RecruitingPhase 2
Reduced radiation with chemo for HPV throat cancer
This trial tests whether giving less radiation (while using standard chemotherapy) can treat HPV-related throat cancer effectively. It may help reduce radiation exposure while still controlling the cancer.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT05494190Recruiting
Treatment strategy for lymph node spread in hypopharyngeal cancer
This trial studies treatment choices for people with hypopharyngeal squamous cell cancer that has spread to certain neck lymph nodes. The goal is to help control the cancer in the neck and improve outcomes when the lymph node area can be surgically managed.
Harbin, HeilongjiangAges 18–75 - NCT05508347RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a new antibody with chemo for locally advanced throat cancer
This study tests nituzumab (a targeted antibody) added to standard induction chemotherapy versus placebo plus chemotherapy. It aims to improve tumor control and safety for people with locally advanced nasopharyngeal (throat) cancer.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–70 - NCT05514275RecruitingPhase 2
Radiation plus endostatin and capecitabine for nasopharyngeal cancer
This Phase 2 trial tests whether adding endostatin and capecitabine to standard radiation can improve outcomes for people with non-keratinizing nasopharyngeal cancer that has not responded well to chemotherapy. It may help those with stable or worsening disease after treatment before moving to radiation.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–65 - NCT05517135Recruiting
Personalized treatment for EBV-positive nasopharyngeal cancer
This trial tests a “choose the best treatment” approach for people with nasopharyngeal cancer (NPC) that is linked to EBV (a common virus). By matching treatment to your EBV and cancer features, the study aims to improve outcomes while tracking safety.
SingaporeAges 21–99 - NCT05527470RecruitingPhase 3
Chemo then radiation for newly diagnosed advanced nasopharyngeal cancer
This Phase 3 trial tests giving chemotherapy first, then either radiation alone or chemotherapy together with radiation. It aims to improve treatment control for people with newly diagnosed, advanced nasopharyngeal cancer.
Guilin, GuangxiAges 18–65
Common questions
- How many mouth & dental clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 2,058 recruiting dentistry & oral health studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 3,961 we cover in this area in total.
- What does “Mouth & dental” cover here?
- Conditions of the teeth, gums, mouth, and jaw. We group each study into mouth & dental based on the conditions it studies, so you can scan the whole therapeutic area at once and drill into a specific condition.
- How do I find a mouth & dental trial near me?
- Use the search to filter mouth & dental studies by location and eligibility. Every Clin2 trial page explains the criteria in plain English and offers a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read — the study team makes the final decision.
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Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov; specialty groupings are derived from each study’s conditions. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.